ADVERT ID 253251
Deputy Principal
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Achill Sound National School
Achill Sound
Westport
F28ER26
Westport
F28ER26
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon May 25 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jun 8 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
4
Current Enrolment:
23
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Achill Sound N.S., invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Deputy Principal Teacher, to take effect from 1st September 2026.
Achill Sound N.S. is a Catholic School under the patronage of the Archbishop of Tuam. Achill Sound N.S. is a co-educational, vertical mainstream school with a Special Class. There are three classroom teachers, one shared special education teacher and three special needs assistants.
The position aligns with the four domains of leadership and management as outlined in Circular 0044/2019 and Looking at Our Schools 2022: A Quality Framework for Schools. They identify four key areas of leadership and management. Examples of demonstrated capacity will be sought in these domains :
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
Achill Sound N.S. is a Catholic School under the patronage of the Archbishop of Tuam. Achill Sound N.S. is a co-educational, vertical mainstream school with a Special Class. There are three classroom teachers, one shared special education teacher and three special needs assistants.
The position aligns with the four domains of leadership and management as outlined in Circular 0044/2019 and Looking at Our Schools 2022: A Quality Framework for Schools. They identify four key areas of leadership and management. Examples of demonstrated capacity will be sought in these domains :
1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3. Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- Standard Application Form for Principalship/Deputy Principalship - in English
- Letter of Application
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
- Teaching Council Registration
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
14863M
Apply To:
The Chairperson
Achill Sound NS
Achill Sound
Westport
F28ER26
Achill Sound NS
Achill Sound
Westport
F28ER26
County:
Mayo
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